Ancient computing
Subtitle: from counting to calendars
By: by Michael Woods and Mary B. Woods
Contributors: Woods, Mary B. (Mary Boyle), 1946-
Series: Ancient technology; Ancient technology
Publisher: Runestone Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Minneapolis
Language: eng
Number of pages: 88
ISBN-13: 9780822529972
Subjects: Mathematics; Juvenile literature; Ancient Mathematics; History
Description: Discusses the methods of computation developed in various civilizations around the world, from prehistoric times up until the end of the Roman Empire.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 85) and index.
Table of contents: title: Stone Age, Ancient Middle East; title: Ancient Egypt; title: Ancient India and China; title: Ancient Americas; title: Ancient Greece; title: Ancient Rome; title: Glossary; title: Selected bibliography; title: Index.